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Ranch dressing vs. Soy sauce — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between ranch dressing and soy sauce

  • Ranch dressing has more vitamin K and vitamin E; however, soy sauce has more manganese, magnesium, iron, vitamin B3, potassium, and vitamin B6.
  • Soy sauce's daily need coverage for sodium is 200% more.
  • Soy sauce is lower in saturated fat.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Salad dressing, ranch dressing, regular and Soy sauce made from soy and wheat (shoyu).

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 3.6% 8.4% 5.6% 11% 6.3% 4.6% 80% 118% 4.3% 19%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 53% 9.9% 38% 54% 14% 24% 71% 716% 133% 2.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +12%
Contains less SodiumSodium -83.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +600%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +1380%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +17.9%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +579.7%
Contains more IronIron +383.3%
Contains more CopperCopper +126.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +411.8%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +2984.8%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 5% 44% 1.5% 3.8% 20% 1% 16% 6.9% 21% 336% 3% 18%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 8.3% 38% 41% 18% 34% 0% 0% 11% 10%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +79.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +120%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +89.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +3966.7%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +393.3%
Contains more FolateFolate +250%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B5 ~0.297mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
45% 6% 46% 3%
Protein: 1.32 g
Fats: 44.54 g
Carbs: 5.9 g
Water: 45.68 g
Other: 2.56 g
8% 5% 71% 15%
Protein: 8.14 g
Fats: 0.57 g
Carbs: 4.93 g
Water: 71.15 g
Other: 15.21 g
Contains more FatsFats +7714%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +19.7%
Contains more ProteinProtein +516.7%
Contains more WaterWater +55.8%
Contains more OtherOther +494.1%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
17% 22% 61%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 6.964 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 9.202 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 25.796 g
17% 21% 62%
Saturated fat: Sat. Fat 0.073 g
Monounsaturated fat: Mono. Fat 0.088 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.263 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat +10356.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +9708.4%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat -99%

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
11% 35% 15% 13% 26%
Starch: 0.57 g
Sucrose: 1.86 g
Glucose: 0.78 g
Fructose: 0.68 g
Lactose: 1.35 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
25% 75%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.1 g
Glucose: 0.3 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1760%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +160%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g
~equal in Galactose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Ranch dressing Soy sauce
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Ranch dressing Soy sauce DV% diff.
Sodium 901mg 5493mg 200%
Polyunsaturated fat 25.796g 0.263g 170%
Vitamin K 134.3µg 0µg 112%
Fats 44.54g 0.57g 68%
Manganese 0.033mg 1.018mg 43%
Saturated fat 6.964g 0.073g 31%
Monounsaturated fat 9.202g 0.088g 23%
Calories 430kcal 53kcal 19%
Magnesium 5mg 74mg 16%
Vitamin E 2.22mg 0mg 15%
Protein 1.32g 8.14g 14%
Iron 0.3mg 1.45mg 14%
Vitamin B3 0.054mg 2.196mg 13%
Potassium 64mg 435mg 11%
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.148mg 9%
Cholesterol 26mg 0mg 9%
Vitamin B12 0.17µg 0µg 7%
Vitamin B2 0.087mg 0.165mg 6%
Zinc 0.17mg 0.87mg 6%
Selenium 3.5µg 0.5µg 5%
Choline 32.8mg 18.3mg 3%
Folate 4µg 14µg 3%
Fiber 0g 0.8g 3%
Phosphorus 186mg 166mg 3%
Copper 0.019mg 0.043mg 3%
Vitamin A 15µg 0µg 2%
Vitamin B1 0.015mg 0.033mg 2%
Calcium 28mg 33mg 1%
Vitamin D 0.1µg 0µg 1%
Fructose 0.68g 0g 1%
Carbs 5.9g 4.93g 0%
Net carbs 5.9g 4.13g N/A
Vitamin D 3IU 0IU 0%
Sugar 4.69g 0.4g N/A
Starch 0.57g 0%
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.297mg 0%
Trans fat 0.182g 0g N/A
Tryptophan 0.096mg 0%
Threonine 0.271mg 0%
Isoleucine 0.318mg 0%
Leucine 0.537mg 0%
Lysine 0.381mg 0%
Methionine 0.097mg 0%
Phenylalanine 0.353mg 0%
Valine 0.332mg 0%
Histidine 0.174mg 0%
Omega-3 - DHA 0.004g 0g N/A
Omega-3 - ALA 3.276g N/A
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.139g N/A
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.001g N/A
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.019g N/A
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 22.153g N/A

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Ranch dressing Soy sauce
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
37%
Ranch dressing
12%
Soy sauce
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Ranch dressing
112%
Soy sauce

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 26mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.29g)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 6.891g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Soy sauce
Soy sauce is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing contains less Sodium (difference - 4592mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is lower in glycemic index (difference - 15)
Which food is cheaper?
Ranch dressing
Ranch dressing is cheaper (difference - $3.4)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Ranch dressing - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173592/nutrients
  2. Soy sauce - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174277/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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